Stokes & Baer (1977) taught us if you don't tend to implementation, you are using a "train and hope" strategy which won't work to produce sustained human behavior change in complex systems like schools. How to deploy & sustain intervention in schools: springmath.org/good-practice…
Also, Kaye Andersen in ND developed a rubric to evaluate core curricula for their integration of principles of effective instructional design based on the research studies whose authors I mentioned in my first tweet docs.google.com/document/d/1…
A professional growth conundrum: When you or your staff attend a great professional learning session, how can you make the learning stick?
Good news: @LearningForward has a toolkit for that!
learningforward.org/journal/…
ALT Screenshot of a tool from the linked toolkit, featuring a "session note catcher" that prompts educators to reflect on learning immediately after conference sessions.
To live an extraordinary life you'll have to go through adversity to become an extraordinary person. The key is to see your challenges as opportunities and to use them to get better, not bitter. Remember, the best is yet to come!
The more I learn about the importance of retrieval practices, the more I am amazed at spacing and interleaving strategies for learners. Maybe this could help improve state assessment scores in mathematics. Thoughts?
3/3 We put together some resources and tips for helping kids memorize times tables. Thanks @burnsmk1 for sharing your expertise. Please see here: annastokke.com/ep-20-resourc…
Every math teacher and curriculum coordinator should read this. The math wars are real, and I wish those in positions of power in school districts to see it is not one or the other. Is There a ‘Science of Math’ Too? edpost.com/stories/is-there-…
My pragmatic mission: Use your existing resources to transform the way your system teaches math. Teach more effectively & scores go up. This is good for students & is our stewardship responsibility in schools. From a PA school using SpringMath. @pattanupdates@sourcewelltech
Attending an insightful workshop on Features of Mathematical Instruction put on by Kaye Andersen. Thanks for hosting @crea_nd Collaborating on the science of math with @NDSEEC@ncecnd NESC @RRVEC WERC
This measurement guide will help system leaders determine the effectiveness of their initiatives, programs, & interventions as well as engage in inquiry to identify needs & understand challenges in their context. Thank you @LearningAccel@BethRabbittpractices.learningaccelerato…
The Fargo Public Schools Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps ND-20061 has had a busy fall filled with volunteering opportunities, community service projects, fun outings, andcolor guard presentations. Read more about AFJROTC here: fargo.k12.nd.us/cms/lib/ND01…
Liaison visit to Oakes this week, I found these nuggets on the walls. Thanks for having me Oakes! Focus is on learning at the district! @OakesPS41 @NDSEEC
With this "daily get to do" list created by leader @Greg_Moffitt, you can keep track of your tasks and check off everything on your list!
Thank you for everything you do this #NationalPrincipalsMonth and beyond!
Check out the template below!
docs.google.com/document/d/1…
ALT A weekly grid of "get to do" tasks, including classroom observations, updates, recess with students, check-ins with staff, thank-you notes, and good news calls of the day.
"Fostering professional relationships is an essential part of equity work."
Read on for inspiration for fostering relationships between educators, via @NWEA.
nwea.org/blog/2023/how-teach…
ALT "3 ways to build professional relationships via NWEA 1. Create your community 2. Cultivate collaborative learning spaces 3. Commit to self-reflection"